Bristol, Virginia -
Official Birthplace of Country Music
The Mountain Music Museum establishes Bristol as the place where hillbilly music was first put on record.
- Address:
- 500 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA
- Directions:
- Mountain Music Museum, Bristol Mall. I-81 exit 1. Follow US 58/421 east less than one mile to the Bristol Mall. The Museum is on the lower level.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10 am - 9 pm, Su 1-6 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 276-466-8331
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Congress has proclaimed Bristol, Virginia to be the official birthplace of country music. A country music museum opened there this week paying homage to Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Carter family,, believed to be the earliest recorded artists of hillbilly music.... [03/14/1999] Complete News Story
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